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Reservoir Dogs has been hailed a classic (Image: undefined)Tonight, ITV is airing a gangster film hailed as 'a masterpiece' and touted by cinephiles as 'a must see'.Reservoir Dogs, which hit the big screen in 1992, spins a tale of a motley crew of criminals, each known only by colour-coded aliases like Mr. White and Mr. Orange.They're enlisted for a diamond heist that spirals into chaos, leaving the remaining members to regroup at a warehouse.Tensions escalate as they grapple with paranoia, mistrust, and violence, all while trying to unmask the undercover police informant among them.This was Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut, and it quickly garnered acclaim from Hollywood, thanks in part to its stellar cast featuring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tiern...

A cinematic masterpiece hailed as 'one of the greatest films ever made' and 'an absolute banger' graces BBC4 screens this evening.Helmed by John Huston, The Man Who Would Be King arrived in cinemas in 1975 as a sweeping adventure adapted from Rudyard Kipling's literary work, featuring Sean Connery and Michael Caine in the roles of Danny Dravot and Peachy Carnehan.The duo portray British military officers serving in India who, weary of their regimented existence, venture into the remote region of Kafiristan, where locals eventually welcome and worship them as leaders.Following a chain of misinterpretations, the inhabitants mistake Dravot for a deity, though the pair's elaborate ruse proves unsustainable.Released over half a century ago, the production secured four Academy Award nominatio...

Yellowstone star's 'masterpiece' rom-com flies up Netflix charts (Image: BUENA VISTA PICTURES)Netflix has introduced a delightful rom-com from the early noughties that has rapidly climbed the streaming platform's top 10 film rankings.Featuring a Hollywood darling of the romantic comedy world and an actor who'll be instantly recognisable to Yellowstone viewers, it has surged to sixth place on the service.For those seeking to be charmed by an enchanting on-screen love story, Netflix has delivered with the 2002 gem Sweet Home Alabama, headlined by Reese Witherspoon.The Legally Blonde star portrays Melanie Carmichael, a Manhattan fashion designer who fiercely guards the secret of her rural Alabama roots.Yet when she accepts a proposal from sophisticated bachelor Andrew Hemmings (portrayed b...

A period drama that viewers have described as "absorbing" and "intoxicating" is presently available to stream for free - though fans eager to watch have only a limited window to do so.Sofia Coppola's biographical film Priscilla arrived on BBC iPlayer almost a year ago, and there's now just one month remaining to view it before it leaves the platform.Cailee Spaeny takes on the role of Priscilla, earning a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Globes for her performance, whilst Jacob Elordi plays Elvis. According to BBC iPlayer's synopsis: "Fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Priscilla Beaulieu is accustomed to the unsettled life of an army family."Invited to a party at Elvis Presley's house as he carries out his military service in Germany, the shy teenager catches his eye and is gradually draw...

The period drama is based on a beloved classic novel (Image: Netflix) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Period drama fans may be overlooking a hidden gem on Netflix, which is adapted from one of the most beloved classic novels ever written.The thriller, which has been described as “gripping from beginning to end”, stars a popular star from Downton Abbey alongside a fan-favourite actress from Slow Horses.Rebecca, first released on Netflix in 2020, is based on Daphne Du Maurier’s extremely famous thriller of the same name. The 1938 Gothic novel is an enduring classic thanks to its powerful themes and mind-bending twists, and it appears the story is still capturing imaginations nearly a century later. The bestse...

Film enthusiasts eagerly waiting for the release of Wuthering Heights can now watch the director's gripping 2023 thriller at no cost.Writer-director Emerald Fennell burst onto the scene just three years ago with Saltburn, featuring Euphoria star Jacob Elordi.The Oscar-winning filmmaker is now preparing to return with Wuthering Heights, once again casting Elordi in the lead role of Heathcliff. Based on Emily Brontë's beloved novel, the tragic love story arrives in cinemas on 13 February.Anyone eager to explore Fennell or Elordi's previous work can head straight to BBC iPlayer, where Saltburn is available to stream free of charge.Taking place in the mid 2000s, the film follows University of Oxford student Oliver (Barry Keoghan), who finds himself unable to connect with his peers, reports ...

Evil Dead and Spider-Man trilogies director Sam Raimi returns to his unique take on horror with Send Help.The trailers promised a pretty dark take on the genre, when in reality it’s much lighter and comic than is being sold.Rachel McAdams stars as Linda Liddle, a workhorse strategist at a financial management company who is overlooked for promotion by her entitled nepobaby of a CEO, Bradley Preston, played by Dylan O’Brien.The leading lady, reteaming with Raimi after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, is a superb actress but her skills can’t hide how wildly miscast she is in this particular picture.McAdams is a gorgeous Hollywood star trying to pass for a frumpy, awkward 40-something singleton, who everyone in the office is nasty to for no particular reason other than wearing ...

A legendary horror movie boasting a 'shocking' ending is leaving Netflix in days.Fans hail Brian De Palma's adaptation as amongst the finest interpretations of Stephen King's work, available to watch on Netflix until Thursday, 26th February.The film in question is  Carrie, drawn from King's 1974 inaugural novel. Led by Academy Award winner Sissy Spacek, this teenage terror centres on the isolated schoolgirl Carrie White (Spacek).Subjected to relentless tormenting from her peers and mistreatment from her mother Margaret (Piper Laurie), Carrie's life takes an extraordinary turn when she discovers she possesses telekinetic abilities.Following a particularly cruel stunt by her bullies, she unleashes her newly discovered powers in a bloddy act of vengeance on prom night.Spacek's portrayal ga...

The $40 million Melania Trump movie made just £33,000 at the UK box office in its opening weekend, almost failing to hit the Top 30.Despite sitting at just 5% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, Donald Trump fans have hit the fan on Popcornmeter, bringing it up to 99% audience approval for the controversial new documentary film.Although the movie is focused on the First Lady, President Trump does feature throughout in the couple’s 20 day run up to their 2nd inauguration last year.But for those who have seen the film, did you spot the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment that hints at Trump’s third term intentions?The 47th president has Trump 2028 hats on sale and hasn’t exactly shut down calls for him to run for an unconstitutional third term. But if the ending of the Melania movie is anyth...

There have been many harrowing films made about the horrors of the Holocaust over the years, from Schindler’s List to The Zone of Interest.And now a new World War 2 film based on the true life of survivor Herbert Heller, who kept his escape from Auschwitz secret for 60 years, is coming to cinemas next month.The Optimist stars Stephen Lang (Avatar), Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) and Luke Dave Bloom (Where the Crawdads Sing).The trailer and release date announcement shared: “From director and writer Finn Taylor, the film follows Herbert (Lang), now a beloved toy store owner in Northern California, in a heartrending, Northern Californian-set story. He has long concealed his wartime memories from even his own family. When he forms an unexpected friendship with a troubled teenager, Abbey (Fish...